Russia

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement
Grain ships anchored off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.
Extended Again

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement

ICC issues warrant for Putin
Vladimir Putin
WANTED

ICC issues warrant for Putin

Russian fighter jets crash into American drone, U.S. says
A U.S. MQ-9 drone.
Droning On

Russian fighter jets crash into American drone, U.S. says

Ukraine's army runs a detailed how-to-surrender hotline for Russian troops
Russian prisoners of war
White flags

Ukraine's army runs a detailed how-to-surrender hotline for Russian troops

The fight to hold Bakhmut
Ukraine country outline.
Briefing

The fight to hold Bakhmut

Russia's shadow army
PMC Wagner Centre.
Briefing

Russia's shadow army

CIA director: Putin 'entirely too confident' he can 'grind down' Ukraine
CIA Director William Burns
Numbers

CIA director: Putin 'entirely too confident' he can 'grind down' Ukraine

Putin's new nuclear era
A picture of Putin on a target covered in snow
Briefing

Putin's new nuclear era

U.N. says there may be thousands of Ukrainian deaths unaccounted for
Vladimir Putin.
casual casualties

U.N. says there may be thousands of Ukrainian deaths unaccounted for

Kamala Harris says Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris.
Heinous Acts

Kamala Harris says Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

Moldovan president claims Russia is plotting to overthrow her government
Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
A Wicked Plot

Moldovan president claims Russia is plotting to overthrow her government

Russia has lost more than 1,500 tanks in Ukraine war, Dutch group says
Destroyed Russian tanks in Lyman, Ukraine
No Tanks

Russia has lost more than 1,500 tanks in Ukraine war, Dutch group says

Putin likely complicit in downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, investigators say
The reconstructed cockpit of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
Who's to blame?

Putin likely complicit in downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, investigators say

Following deadly Ukrainian attack, Russia puts blame on its own soldiers
The aftermath of an attack by Ukraine in the Donetsk region.
Playing the Blame Game

Following deadly Ukrainian attack, Russia puts blame on its own soldiers

Ukraine downs New Year's wave of Russian drones and launches deadly attack
Destroyed house in Kyiv
New year, same conflict

Ukraine downs New Year's wave of Russian drones and launches deadly attack

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China relations amid unrest
Xi and Putin virtual meeting
friends among foes

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China relations amid unrest

Russia to ban sale of oil to countries that impose price cap
An oil refinery in Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France
war games

Russia to ban sale of oil to countries that impose price cap

Why Russia is relying on Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin.
Briefing

Why Russia is relying on Wagner Group mercenaries in Ukraine

Putin, Lukashenko meet as Ukraine fears Moscow could launch offensive from Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
all eyes on putin

Putin, Lukashenko meet as Ukraine fears Moscow could launch offensive from Belarus

Putin opens the door for additional prisoner swaps after Griner exchange
Russian President Vladimir Putin and WNBA star Brittney Griner.
More Coming Home?

Putin opens the door for additional prisoner swaps after Griner exchange

Russia has 'destroyed' Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Tragedy in Ukraine

Russia has 'destroyed' Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, Zelensky says

The Griner prisoner swap: Did Biden make a bad deal?
Putin, Biden, Griner, and Whelan.
Theara Coleman

The Griner prisoner swap: Did Biden make a bad deal?

Who is Paul Whelan?
Paul Whelan.
Briefing

Who is Paul Whelan?

Why Russia would only trade Griner for 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout
Viktor Bout, Brittney Griner
One or None

Why Russia would only trade Griner for 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout

How the White House negotiated for Brittney Griner's release
Cherelle Griner speaking at the White House
She's coming home

How the White House negotiated for Brittney Griner's release

Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days
A bomber lands at Engels air base in Russia in 2008.
Number Three

Russia blames Ukraine for 3rd drone strike on airbase in 2 days

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases
Ukrainians seek shelter in a Kyiv subway station.
escalations

Kremlin says Ukrainian drones targeted two Russian air bases

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil
An oil pump seen in Almetyevsk, Russia.
Petroleum Problems

India criticizes EU, says it will keep buying Russian oil

White House says there are currently no plans for Biden to talk to Putin
President Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021.
At An Impasse

White House says there are currently no plans for Biden to talk to Putin

10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2022
People hold signs amidst continuing protests in China regarding COVID policies.
Daily briefing

10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2022

EU sets Russian oil cap at $60 a barrel
G7 Logo
drain the profits

EU sets Russian oil cap at $60 a barrel

Paul Whelan reportedly moved to prison hospital
Paul Whelan.
that's concerning

Paul Whelan reportedly moved to prison hospital

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Asking for Help

Russia asks India to send supplies as sanctions derail Moscow's economy

Sanctions apparently hurting Russia's economy, Ukraine war effort
Vladimir Putin
New Pain no gain

Sanctions apparently hurting Russia's economy, Ukraine war effort

38 things Donald Trump has said about Russia
Donald Trump.
Briefing

38 things Donald Trump has said about Russia